Associate Director, Premier Event

American Cancer Society•Midland, TX

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About The Position

The Associate Director, Premier Event leads the strategy, planning, execution, and growth of a premier large-scale fundraising event, with accountability for more than $1 million in annual revenue. The role drives revenue through strategic relationship management, corporate partnerships, volunteer leadership engagement, and donor cultivation. It collaborates across functions to deliver a best-in-class event experience, strengthen the donor pipeline, and advance broader organizational fundraising goals. The ideal candidate will be based in Midland, Texas. The position builds and advances relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners; develops fundraising strategies; mobilizes executive volunteers and leadership teams; and oversees event planning, logistics, budgets, vendors, and brand execution. It also monitors financial performance and adjusts strategies to improve revenue, return on investment, and event impact. The role involves limited travel to meetings, training, and events, and an expectation of being external in the market an average of three days per week. Evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs must be attended. A bachelor's degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required, along with at least five years of successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development. The starting rate is $80,000–$85,000; actual starting pay varies based on factors including location, experience, skills, specialty, and education. Benefits include paid time off, medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least five years of successful experience in fundraising, corporate engagement, volunteer partnership, and relationship development.
Demonstrated success driving revenue growth through donor, sponsor, and volunteer engagement.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with high-impact stakeholders and community leaders.
Experience leading complex, high-profile fundraising events with a focus on growth, donor experience, and return on investment.
Ability to recruit, engage, and develop volunteer leadership and executive-level partners.
Strong strategic planning, project management, and organizational skills.
Ability to analyze performance and adjust strategies to achieve revenue goals.
Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
Ability to lead through influence, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to attend evening and weekend meetings, events, and programs.

Responsibilities

Build, sustain, and advance relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteer leaders, and community partners to drive revenue growth and long-term engagement.
Develop and execute fundraising strategies for a premier large-scale event, including sponsorship acquisition, donor cultivation, pipeline development, and participant engagement.
Recruit, engage, and mobilize executive volunteers, event chairs, ambassadors, and leadership teams to support fundraising success and community visibility.
Oversee delivery of a best-in-class event experience, including planning, logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and brand execution.
Collaborate across functions to align event efforts with organizational priorities, donor strategies, and revenue goals.
Monitor financial performance, evaluate results, and adjust strategies to optimize revenue growth, return on investment, and overall event impact.